Bidding Prayers from Gill Woodrow's Funeral Mass

At the request of some of Gill's many friends, below are the Prayers of the Faithful which were said during her funeral Mass this week.  May she rest in peace.

BIDDING PRAYERS FOR THE REQUIEM MASS
for
 GILLIAN WOODROW RIP

We thank the Lord for the life of Gill who in Baptism was given the pledge of eternal life.  We pray for the repose of her soul, that she will rest in peace and enjoy the company of the saints in God’s presence.
Lord hear us …
Lord graciously hear us
 
We pray for all who grieve, especially for the members of Gill’s family, who have supported her over the years, that they will be rewarded and sustained in their sadness, inspired by Gill’s faithful example.
Lord hear us …
Lord graciously hear us
 
We pray for all our deceased relatives and friends and for all who have helped us, that they may see God face to face.
Lord hear us …
Lord graciously hear us
 
We pray for all who suffer loss of freedom, famine, prejudice and hurt, to be aware of their situations and generous in our support.
Lord hear us …
Lord graciously hear us
 
For the doctors, nurses and staff of the Merrow Park Surgery who cared for Gill, that the Lord will bless and encourage them.
Lord hear us …
Lord graciously hear us
 
For this community and all who have come here today to pray in the spirit of faith.  For encouragement to follow our vocation to one another to further God’s kingdom here on earth.
Lord hear us …
Lord graciously hear us
 
For a while in silence we pray for our own intentions...
Lord hear us …
Lord graciously hear us.
 
We bring all our prayers and petitions, spoken and unspoken, to the intercession of Mary, Mother of Christ as we say …
Hail Mary full of grace...